Fresno PD Makes Traffic Stops for Reasons That Do Not Improve Safety
Most common traffic citation results by traffic stop type
Traffic Violation Type Traffic Stop Reason Count (%)
Equipment Obstructed Window 281 (66%)
Equipment Inadequate Mufflers 35 (8%)
Equipment Incorrect License Plate Displayed 30 (7%)
Non-moving No Vehicle Registration 263 (80%)
Non-moving Obstructed Window 26 (8%)
Non-moving Unlawful Direction of Driving on a Highway 8 (2%)

Catalyst California calculations based on City of Fresno's Police Stop Data (2022), catalystcalifornia.org, 2024. Analysis for all officer-initiated traffic stops made by officers in 2022.